In western Afghanistan and far eastern Iran, "Aimaq" means "tribal people," which distinguishes the Aimaq from the nontribal population in the area, the Persians (Fariswan) and Tajiks. Most of the population of live in Afghanistan; those who live in Iran are considered to be Hanafi Sunni Muslims. Linguistically, the Aimaq differ little from the majority of Persians surrounding them. The local dialects of the Aimaq tribes are very close either to eastern Khorasan Farsi or to Dari, the Herati dialect of Farsi. The Aimaq, unlike with other societies in rural Afghanistan, accord women high status: women participate in group discussions, and a girl may reject a groom chosen by her father.